Wood Working for Wargamers: Hand Tools Post #3

Pictured is what I think is a good set of hand tools one would need to be able to start into woodworking.  By now I've got 5x this number but these are the ones I use the most.  Total cost for all of these new is around $400.00 but if taken care of, they pretty much last forever.  I priced mid-to high end as I've found it never pays to go with really cheap tools.  They're cheap for a reason.

On the left are the safety and measuring marking tools.  In the upper left are safety glasses, ear plugs (really only needed for power tools) and not pictured a dust mask.  Next are a combination square, speed square (the big triangle) a level.  The more esoteric tools include a marking knife and wheel marking gauge.  In the lower right some screen drivers and pliers.

In the center are the cutting tools, which are (from L to R) a coping saw (the "C" with a handle) and standard push saw and two Japanese pull saw.  Push and Pull refer to which stroke the cut is made  Next are some chisels (I wouldn't find all of them) a rubber mallet and a hammer.  The rubber mallet has been dubbed "the Persuader" and has gently nudged many a part into place.

The last group contains a cordless power drill.  I prefer DeWalt tools and is a mid priced model.  It came with two batteries which is really helpful.  Also pictured at the bottom is a black plane and clamps, lots of clamps.  You'll NEVER have enough clamps - ever.

The uses of some of these tools may not be that obvious but, hopefully, over the series of post I can explain how to use them.

I really need to get my work space organized which will be next weeks project.


Here's a list of all the hand tools I think you should have.  Other's may have different opinions but these have worked well for me.

Hand Tools
	Cost		Source
Safety
Eye Protection	$5.00		Home Depot
Dust Mask	$5.00		Home Depot
Ear Plugs	$2.50		Home Depot
Measuring and Marking
2 Tape measurerers, 16 ft or greater	$10.00		Home Depot
Combination Square	$10.00		Home Depot
Wheel Marking Guage	$17.00		http://www.rockler.com/rockler-wheel-marking-gauge
Marking Knife	$8.00		http://www.rockler.com/igaging-premium-marking-knife
24 Inch metal Ruler	$5.00		Home Depot
Framing Square	$12.00		Home Depot
Level 9"	$5.00		Home Depot
Pencil	$-		Your Desk
Hand Tools
Screw Driver set	$15.00		Home Depot
Chisel Set (1/8, 1/4, 1/2, and 1 inch)	$14.00		Home Depot
File set	$20.00		Home Depot
Pliers	$10.00		Home Depot
Hammer	$5.00		Home Depot
Mallet	$5.00		Home Depot
Push Saw	$10.00		Home Depot
Coping Saw	$8.00		Home Depot
Japanese Pull Saw	$48.00		http://www.rockler.com/dozuki-dovetail-saw
Block Plane (#4 size)	$20.00		Home Depot
Cordless Drill w bit set	$75.00		Home Depot
Clamps (you'll never have enough)	$75.00		Home Depot
Total	$384.50